Using public open wi-fi is now a serious security risk

Fire Sheep, a Firefox add-on, demonstrates that it is simple for others to hijack your session if you are using unencrypted open wi-fi. There are two solutions

1) Use a browser add-on like HTTPS Everywhere. It automatically routes you to an encrypted https connection rather than http for sites like Twitter, Facebook, Google, and many [...]

America’s Broken Response to Pakistan

The ability for the United States to project power abroad – to protect its national security interests – is broken. [...]

Cell phones as wallets and for paperless ticketing

Three big cellular companies are introducing credit card authorization via cell phone at stores simply by waving it. (I think Japan and Europe have had this for years)

Twicketer could be the first truly paperless ticketing option. Just wave it at the door when you go in.

These are great innovations, and my iPhone is [...]